City Council, August 10, 2011
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council is held Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at 7:41 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Vitali, Tetreault and Wildenhain.
Absent – 0.
President Moran presides.
The reading of the records of July 20, 2011, is dispensed with and the records are APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Chadwick, the *Consent Agenda is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote.
*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS ARE READ AND ORDERED FILED:
| | A. Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Statement of Estimated, Realized and Unrealized Revenues for the Fiscal Period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 – Tentative/Unaudited) |
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| ** | B. Communication from Mayor Donald R. Grebien to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Thank You Letter to the Friends of the Pawtucket Dog Park) |
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| | C. Communication from Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to the City of Pawtucket (Various Forms and Statements) |
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| | D. Communication from Rhode Island Department of Transportation to the Pawtucket City Council (Pawtucket Bridge #550 Updates for July 17-July 23, 2011, July 24-July 30, 2011 & July 31-August 6, 2011) |
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| | E. Communication from Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Appointment of Dave Clemente as City Purchasing Agent) |
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| | F. Communication from Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to President Barack Obama (Dependence on Oil – Fuel Efficient Vehicles) |
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| ** | G. Communication from Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the City Council (Stipends to Board and Commission Members) |
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| | H. Communication from Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq., City Solicitor, to David P. Moran, President, Pawtucket City Council (Hydrant Fees Ordinance) |
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| | I. An Ordinance Regarding the Payment of Hydrants Rental Usage or Fees TO BE LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | J. Communication from Mayor Donald R. Grebien to the Pawtucket City Council (Abatement for Property Located at 26 Main Street, Known as the To Kalon Club) is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | K. Communication from Raymond Martel, 6 Bellmore Drive, Pawtucket, RI to Council President David Moran and City Council Members (Tax Abatement on 2011 Property Taxes) is READ AND ORDERED FILED AND REFERRED TO FINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | L. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 40 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, 1996, Entitled “Funds” (Library) IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| ** | M. Communication from Angel S. Garcia, Personnel Director, to the Honorable members of the Pawtucket City Council (Amend Pay Ordinance Chapter 2956 – Deputy Director of Emergency Management) |
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| | N. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 2956 of the Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, Fixing the Salaries for Classified Non-Union Positions (Deputy EMA Director) IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | O. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 379 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, 1996, Entitled “Auto Mobile Repair Shops” (Limitations on the Number of Licenses; Transfer) IS LAID ON THE TABLE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| | P. Communication from Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to David P. Moran, President, Pawtucket City Council (Proposed Foreclosure Ordinance) |
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| | Q. An Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 76 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket, 1996, Establishing a Procedure for Foreclosure of Properties IS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE |
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| ** | R. Communication from John T. Gannon, Director of Administration, to David P. Moran, President, Pawtucket City Council (Response - Public Works Director/EMA Director) |
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| | S. Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, to Councilor Wildenhain (Response – Utilizing City Employees to Clean Up Properties) |
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| | T. Communication from Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, to David P. Moran, President, Pawtucket City Council (Response – Train Depot) |
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| ** | U. Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to the Pawtucket City Council (Response – Police and Fire Pension Actuary Reports Requests) |
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| | V. Communication from Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, to the Pawtucket City Council (Response – Request for Information FY 11 Deficit and FY 11 T.A.N. Payment) |
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| | W. Communication from John T. Gannon, Director of Administration, to David P. Moran, President, Pawtucket City Council (Response – Streets Cleanliness/Weeds) |
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| | X. Communication from John T. Gannon, Director of Administration, to David P. Moran, President, Pawtucket City Council (Response – Prior Notification of Public Works Projects) |
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| ** | Y. Communication from John T. Gannon, Director of Administration, to David P. Moran, President, Pawtucket City Council (Response – Letter of July 7, 2011 to Mayor Metivier – RFP Process) |
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| | Z. Communication from Mayor Donald R. Grebien to the Honorable Members of the City Council (Response – List of Vacant Positions Within the City of Pawtucket) |
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| | AA. Communication from Michael E. Burns, Traffic Engineering Supervisor and Norman Lamoureux, Acting Director of Public Works (Response – Cushman Street at Grand Avenue “Multi-Way Stop Controls”) |
**TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR O’NEILL
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor O’Neill, seconded by Councilors Chadwick, Wildenhain, Tetreault and Barros, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael P. Davolio, AICP, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, requesting that he look into beginning the process to get the Division Street Bridge and other streets being used as detours around the Pawtucket River Bridge #55 on the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Barros, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to the RI Traffic Tribunal expressing the Council’s desire to get an answer to the question of how much money in fines has been collected for violations on the Pawtucket River Bridge as soon as possible.
Petition for an Auto Repair Shop License by Joao Soares d/b/a J.S. Automotive (transfer from Diann L. Fontaine d/b/a DC Automotive) 27 Centre Street, Tax Assessors Plat 45, Lot 424, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles LIC#7099, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
CURRENT STIPULATIONS:
1. No auto body work.
2. No painting.
3. No parking cars on Centre Street.
4. No more than fourteen (14) cars parked in front at any time.
5. No junk of any kind shall be stored outside.
6. All work shall be done inside the building.
Speaking in favor is John Soares, Jr. 162 Ohio Avenue, Providence, RI, applicant.
Mr. Soares states that he will continue to operate the business as is. His hours will be Monday-Saturday from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 or 5:00 p.m.
Mr. Soares is okay with the current stipulations.
Also speaking is Stephen Carr, 83 Centre Street, Pawtucket, RI.
Mr. Carr states that there is a burnt-out car in a fenced-in area in the area of 27 Centre Street.
He wants “No Dumping” signs put up in the area. The area has become a dumping ground.
There are no other speakers.
The Public Hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CHADWICK.
Upon motion made by Councilor Chadwick, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following license is APPROVED WITH THE CURRENT STIPULATIONS REMAINING IN EFFECT, on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for an Auto Repair Shop License by Joao Soares d/b/a J.S. Automotive (transfer from Diann L. Fontaine d/b/a DC Automotive) 27 Centre Street, Tax Assessors Plat 45, Lot 424, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles LIC#7099:
STIPULATIONS:
1. No auto body work.
2. No painting.
3. No parking cars on Centre Street.
4. No more than fourteen (14) cars parked in front at any time.
5. No junk of any kind shall be stored outside.
6. All work shall be done inside the building.
Petition for Auto Repair and Second Hand Shop Licenses (Class A & B – Selling Used Automobiles & Parts) by Cartex Auto Sales, LLC d/b/a Cartex Auto Sales (transfer from Rita D’Angelo d/b/a Cartex Auto Sales) 540 Weeden Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 48, Lot 256, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobiles and parts, LIC#7362 #7363 which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
CURRENTT STIPULATIONS:
Limit of ten (10) cars to be stored in back on existing paved area.
Limit of five (5) cars parked in front for sales.
No auto body work.
Speaking in favor is Attorney, Joseph Lamagna, 2417 Mendon Road, Woonsocket, RI; and Jose Covacha, 70 Massachusetts Avenue, Cumberland, RI, applicant.
Mr. Lamagna states that the current stipulations were put in when a second operation was on the property, that operation is gone. He requests that the stipulations be lifted relating to the number of cars.
Mr. Covacha states that he is the owner of the property and is the only employee of the business. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 or 6:00 p.m., and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Mr. Covacha wants to be able to have 15 cars in back and 10 in front, which is a change from the current stipulations.
Mr. Covacha has experience in this type of business
He will keep test drivers off the side streets.
There are no other speakers.
The Public Hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR CHADWICK.
Upon motion made by Councilor Chadwick, seconded by Councilors Wildenhain and Barros, the following license is APPROVED WITH ADJUSTED STIPULATIONS IN EFFECT, on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for Auto Repair and Second Hand Shop Licenses (Class A & B – Selling Used Automobiles & Parts) by Cartex Auto Sales, LLC d/b/a Cartex Auto Sales (transfer from Rita D’Angelo d/b/a Cartex Auto Sales) 540 Weeden Street, Tax Assessor’s Plat 48, Lot 256, to keep a shop for the purpose of repairing automobiles and purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used automobiles and parts, LIC#7362 #7363 which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
ADJUSTED STIPULATIONS:
Limit of ten (10) (15) cars to be stored in back on existing paved area.
Limit of five (5) (10) cars parked in front for sales.
No auto body work.
Petition for a Second Hand Shop License (Class C - used miscellaneous merchandise) by Hamidou Kindo d/b/a Kara Wireless, 656 Broadway, Tax Assessors Plat 6, Lot 145, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used cell phones, computers, and accessories LIC#7347, which was advertised for a hearing at this time, is taken up:
Speaking in favor is Hamidou Kindo, 35 White Street, 3rd floor, Pawtucket, RI
Mr. Kindo states that he will be selling new and used phones, computers and electronics. His hours of operation will be Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00 pm to 4:00 p.m.
There are no other speakers.
The Public Hearing is closed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR TETREAULT.
Upon motion made by Councilor Tetreault, seconded by Councilor Barros, the following license is APPROVED, on a unanimous voice vote:
Petition for a Second Hand Shop License (Class C - used miscellaneous merchandise) by Hamidou Kindo d/b/a Kara Wireless, 656 Broadway, Tax Assessors Plat 6, Lot 145, to keep a shop for the purpose of purchasing and selling second hand articles, specifically used cell phones, computers, and accessories LIC#7347
Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting the following reappointment as a member of the Parks Commission, FOR CONFIRMATION:
PARKS COMMISSION
The following nomination submitted by His Honor Mayor Donald R. Grebien, for confirmation is CONFIRMED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
David Farrell, 82 Vivian Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860. Term expires the first Monday in August, 2014
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE MOTION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING REQUEST IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Chadwick, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, requesting that he inspect the fenced-in area near 27 Centre Street, for a burnt out car that an abutter said is there and take whatever action is appropriate to have the car removed.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Chadwick, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael P. Davolio, AICP, Director of Planning and Redevelopment and Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, requesting that they inspect the area near 27 Centre Street, to check on dumping of furniture and other large items in that neighborhood that an abutter said is there and take whatever action is appropriate to have the area cleaned up. They would also like their ideas on how to deter dumping there in the future.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Hodge, Chadwick, Barros and O’Neill, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Michael P. Davolio, AICP, Director of Planning and Redevelopment and John T. Gannon, Director of Administration, regarding the mess in the downtown parking garage, with people urinating in it and other problems. The Council is requesting that Mr. Davolio and/or Mr. Gannon provide them with the administration’s plan to improve the conditions at the garage, (i.e. cameras, added patrols), so that it will no longer be an unsafe and unsanitary place for residents and visitors to park their vehicles.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to David Quinn, Tax Assessor, requesting that he attend a pre-council session on September 7, 2001, to discuss the application process for tax exemptions on property taxes.
UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
The following resolution is read and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR TETREAULT.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Tetreault, seconded by Councilor Hodge, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Ronald L. Wunschel, Director of Finance, requesting a report on the medical reserve balances of the city, along with the school department, as of June 30, 2011. The council is also asking to be updated on the medical reserves on a monthly basis.
The following ordinance is read for the SECOND time and PASSED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES – Councilor Chadwick.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS TAKEN UP:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 231 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (SUBSTITUTE A)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the Council, Councilor Hodge introduces the following amendment:
§ 231-8. Hazardous materials, inspection fee.
A. The Pawtucket Fire Department shall charge an inspection fee of $100.00 per inspection for any inspection performed by the department pursuant to the provisions of this Code or any provision of the state fire code, or rules and regulations of the state fire marshal.
B. Each subsequent reinspection shall constitute an inspection for which a separate fee of $100.00 shall be payable.
A. The Pawtucket Fire Department shall charge and bill an inspection fee per inspection for any inspection performed by the department pursuant to the provisions of this Code or any provision of the state fire code, or rules and regulations of the state fire marshal. Said inspection fee shall be determined as to each inspection by the Fire Department in accordance with the number of Fire Department personnel used and time to conduct said inspection at the applicable and current hourly pay rate.
B. Each subsequent reinspection shall constitute an inspection for which a separate fee shall be payable.
Upon motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilor Vitali, the following amendment to the ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 231 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (SUBSTITUTE A),” is APPROVED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
§ 231-8. Hazardous materials, inspection fee.
A. The Pawtucket Fire Department shall charge an inspection fee of $100.00 per inspection for any inspection performed by the department pursuant to the provisions of this Code or any provision of the state fire code, or rules and regulations of the state fire marshal.
B. Each subsequent reinspection shall constitute an inspection for which a separate fee of $100.00 shall be payable.
A. The Pawtucket Fire Department shall charge and bill an inspection fee per inspection for any inspection performed by the department pursuant to the provisions of this Code or any provision of the state fire code, or rules and regulations of the state fire marshal. Said inspection fee shall be determined as to each inspection by the Fire Department in accordance with the number of Fire Department personnel used and time to conduct said inspection at the applicable and current hourly pay rate.
B. Each subsequent reinspection shall constitute an inspection for which a separate fee shall be payable.
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME, AS AMENDED AND PASSED, ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 231 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (SUBSTITUTE A), AS AMENDED
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE IS TAKEN UP:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE USE OF FUND MONEY FOR DEFICIT REDUCTION IN FISCAL YEAR 2011 (Spay/Neuter Fund)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, the following ordinance is LAID ON THE TABLE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, on a unanimous voice vote:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE USE OF FUND MONEY FOR DEFICIT REDUCTION IN FISCAL YEAR 2011 (Spay/Neuter Fund)
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the council, the following motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Wildenhain, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Donald R. Grebien, suggesting that he consider using $40,000 from the Document Preservation Fund (Fund 166) instead of the Dog Pound Spay/Neuter Fund (Fund 651), for the deficit relief in fiscal year 2011.
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR HODGE.
With majority consent of the council, the following motion made by Councilor Hodge, seconded by Councilors Tetreault and Barros, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Mayor Donald R. Grebien, suggesting that money from the Document Preservation Fund (Fund 166) be used to make the first repayment of the Perpetual Care Fund next year.
THE FOLLOWING LICENSE IS APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
VICTUALLING HOUSE New -
MVP Sports Pub & Restaurant LTD d/b/a MVP Sports Pub & Restaurant, 223 Newport Ave. LIC#7408
*THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE APPROVED ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
ENTERTAINMENT –
Petition of Community Center of Grupo Amigos Da Terceira Inc., for a license to conduct a St. Vincent De Paul Festival at 55 Memorial Drive, on Friday, September 9, 2011, from 7:00 p.m., to 12:00 a.m., Saturday, September 10, 2011, from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday, September 11, 2011, from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. LIC#7453
Petition from Garrity Pub & Restaurant Inc., d/b/a Corinne’s Banquets, for a license to conduct a car cruise at 67 Garrity Street parking lot on Sundays, from August 14, 2011 to October 30, 2011 from 4:00 p.m., to 8:00 p.m., LIC#7394
Petition of The Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence for a license to conduct a Nonviolence Awareness Block Party at Payne Park, 210 West Avenue, and closing of West Avenue and Jefferson Avenue on Sunday, August 28, 2011 (rain date September 4, 2011) from 12:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. LIC#7440
Petition of Pawtucket Arts Festival Committee for a license to conduct an arts festival at various locations (See Attached) on Wednesday September 7, 2011 through Sunday, September 26, 2011 LIC#7448
Petition of Pawtucket Red Sox Baseball Club, Inc., for license to conduct a Fireworks/Laser Show in McCoy Stadium, Columbus Avenue, on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 after the game, LIC#7461
Petition of Pentecostal Church for a license to conduct an event with preaching and live music, in the parking lot at 300 Barton Street, C-Town Supermarket, on Friday, August 19 and Saturday, August 20, 2011 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. LIC#7450
Petition from Spanish Church of God, for a license to conduct a Community Event at Payne Park, on Saturday, August 20, 2011, from 3:00 p.m., to 7:00 p.m., LIC#7425
Petition of St. Anthony’s Church Holy Spirit Society, 32 Lawn Avenue, for a license to conduct a Festival, (indoors & outdoors) – live music, Feast at 27 Forest Avenue on Friday, September 2, Saturday, September 3, 2011 from 6:00 p.m., to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday September 4, 2011 from 6:00 p.m., to 10:00 pm., LIC#7391
HOLIDAY LICENSE New –
Gonzalo Hernandez LLC d/b/a Weeden Mini Market, 474 Weeden St. LIC#7451
VICTUALLING HOUSE New –
Gonzalo Hernandez LLC d/b/a Weeden Mini Market, 474 Weeden St. LIC#7452
SIGN PERMIT Renewals -
Apex Tire & Service Center, LLC., d/b/a Apex Tire & Service Center, 33 Main St. (2) LIC#3320
Baptista, Richard d/b/a Off the Hook, (Barber Shop) 269 Main St. (1) LIC#5744
Demers, Normand d/b/a Norm’s New Generation Barber Shop, 168 Smithfield Ave. (1) LIC#5453
Fastcash Pawn & Checkcasher Incorporated d/b/a Fastcash Pawn & Checkcasher , 846 Newport Ave. (1) LIC#7338
Monte, Anthony d/b/a Monte’s Fruit Stand, 113 Power Rd. (1) LIC#3330
Rinaldi, Richard L., d/b/a Walt’s Roast Beef, 285 Newport Ave. (1) LIC#3302
Saggal, Joseph d/b/a Broadway Pizza, 511 Broadway, (1) LIC#4841
Jeanne’s Printing Inc., d/b/a Minuteman Press of Pawtucket, 580 Central Ave. (1) LIC#3333
THE FOLLOWING LICENSES ARE TAKEN UP:
WASTE HAULER Renewals -
Allied Waste North America Inc., d/b/a Allied Waste Systems of Fall River, 1080 Airport Road, Fall River, MA, LIC#3359
Coastal Recycling Inc., d/b/a Coastal Recycling , 761 Great Road, North Smithfield, RI, LIC#3342
Gueuremont, Albert d/b/a Roll-A-Way Disposal, 86 Knight Street, Warwick, RI, 02886 LIC#3346
M & M Disposal, Inc., d/b/a M & M Disposal, 46 Shun Pike, Johnston, RI, LIC#3344
Patriot Disposal Co Inc., d/b/a Patriot Disposal, 2208 Plainfield Pike, Johnston, RI, LIC#3338
Rambone Disposal Service, Inc., d/b/a Rambone Disposal Service, 2153 Plainfield Pike, Johnston, RI, LIC#3357
Waste Haulers LLC, 1 Starline Way, Cranston, RI LIC#5209
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilors Barros and Chadwick, the following licenses are LAID ON THE TABLE, on a unanimous voice vote:
WASTE HAULER Renewals -
Allied Waste North America Inc., d/b/a Allied Waste Systems of Fall River, 1080 Airport Road, Fall River, MA, LIC#3359
Coastal Recycling Inc., d/b/a Coastal Recycling , 761 Great Road, North Smithfield, RI, LIC#3342
Gueuremont, Albert d/b/a Roll-A-Way Disposal, 86 Knight Street, Warwick, RI, 02886 LIC#3346
M & M Disposal, Inc., d/b/a M & M Disposal, 46 Shun Pike, Johnston, RI, LIC#3344
Patriot Disposal Co Inc., d/b/a Patriot Disposal, 2208 Plainfield Pike, Johnston, RI, LIC#3338
Rambone Disposal Service, Inc., d/b/a Rambone Disposal Service, 2153 Plainfield Pike, Johnston, RI, LIC#3357
Waste Haulers LLC, 1 Starline Way, Cranston, RI LIC#5209
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR BARRY.
With majority consent of the Council, the following motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by Councilor Barros and Chadwick, is PASSED on a unanimous voice vote:
The Clerk is instructed to send a communication to Ronald F. Travers, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, requesting that he provide the Council with the number of waste hauler violations he cited over the past twelve (12) months for operating before 7:00 a.m., broken down by individual waste haulers.
*THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Sandra Bagwell by Rob Levine & Associates – No Amount Specified
Mackenzie Decrescenzo by Loiselle Insurance Agency – No Amount Specified
Joseph Pereira - $536.68
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Alipo Amaral - $300.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Barbara Oullette - $120.26
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Evelyn Tetreault - $300.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Joan Gardner - $875.37
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Jenna Garza - $956.88
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Maureen Francis - $525.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE MOTION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Charles Black - $446.92
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE MOTION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Rania Chabo - $425.39
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE MOTION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Andy Kacharo - $213.35
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE MOTION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY – CLAIMANT TO CONTACT THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Moran, Councilors Barros, Barry, Chadwick, Hodge, O’Neill, Tetreault, Vitali and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
Ivelisse Sosa – $90.00
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY IS LAID ON THE TABLE, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Grace Burns – No Amount Specified
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY ARE TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT AND REFERRED TO THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT, ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Ryan Coyle by Rob Levine and Associates – No Amount Specified
Barbara Petti by Rappoport, DeGiovanni & Caslowitz – No Amount Specified
Stacie Souza - $500.00 insurance deductible
Terence Karaniuk - $500.00 insurance deductible
Upon motion made by Councilor Barry, seconded by the entire City Council, the meeting is adjourned at 9:10 p.m., in memory of William Slattery, a long-time real estate agent in Pawtucket.